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A severe motorcycle accident can throw many areas of a rider’s life into disarray, from livelihood and work to daily independence. A Suffolk County motorcycle accident lawyer can review the details of how a crash occurred and outline the options available under New York law.
The Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC advocates for injured motorcyclists seeking accountability after preventable accidents. When questions about liability, insurance, or the claims process come up, having dependable legal guidance can help make the way easier to navigate.
Representing victims with compassion and commitment, our legal team has helped many people obtain justice for more than 30 years. Our team has the experience you can count on in and out of the courtroom. Whether you need a litigator or want to settle, you deserve a lawyer who will give you the best legal advice and representation.
The Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC, takes a personal approach to its clients’ cases, and every client is assigned an attorney who will work with them personally, instead of having them shuffled between paralegals and other legal assistants.
Brett Nomberg Law offers free consultations with no attorney fee unless you win. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, the Top New York Personal Injury Attorney is ready to hear your story. Call anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Waiting too long after a motorcycle accident can put your right to seek compensation at risk. In general, under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 214, an action to recover damages for personal injury must commence within three years. Different deadlines may apply depending on the facts of the case and the parties involved. However, injured riders should not assume that three years apply to all situations.
Contacting a personal injury lawyer promptly after an accident can help make sure photographs, witness information, surveillance videos, medical documentation, and other evidence are preserved and maintained which may be helpful in proving how the crash happened and who was at fault.
Motorcycles are treated differently from passenger vehicles under New York’s no-fault insurance system. New York Insurance Law § 5102 specifically excludes motorcycles from its definition of a motor vehicle for purposes of Article 51. This means that a motorcycle rider will not, as a general matter, be entitled to first-party no-fault benefits that occupants of a covered passenger vehicle would be. However, it also means an injured motorcyclist does not have to prove that a “serious injury” occurred as a condition for receiving compensation when injured from the fault of another.
This can have important consequences for an injured rider in terms of seeking reimbursement for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other losses. It also can make the task of identifying applicable insurance coverage and potentially responsible parties more critical after a motorcycle crash.
Insurers may investigate different types of information in a motorcycle accident case. Adjusters can access statements by the parties, police reports, photos, medical records, witness statements, and evidence of damage to the bike and other vehicles. They might also investigate whether the rider’s behavior caused or contributed to the crash or argue that certain injuries were not caused by the collision.
As an insurer’s assessment can dictate their settlement offer, riders who’ve been injured should exercise caution when providing statements or submitting documents. An attorney can speak to insurers, evaluate disputed issues, and work to make sure the claim is supported by the proper evidence.
Evidence can help show how an accident happened in Suffolk County and document any injuries and losses that were suffered as a result. Helpful evidence might include photos or videos from the scene, a police report, contact information for witnesses, medical records, repair estimates, damaged riding gear, and available surveillance or dashboard-camera footage.
Riders should maintain relevant records and electronic evidence to the extent they are able, rather than relying on the continued availability of this information. When fault is disputed, further investigation might also be needed to help establish what happened. Gathering and preserving evidence early on can provide an attorney with a stronger basis for assessing and pursuing an injury claim.
Riders involved in hit-and-run motorcycle accidents can still pursue compensation, depending on the available insurance and other circumstances of the collision. Your own insurance policy may allow you to obtain compensation for pain and suffering when a negligent driver leaves the scene and cannot be identified. For this reason, riders should immediately report the crash, obtain medical treatment, and attempt to preserve any information that may help identify the vehicle, such as photographs, witness information, surveillance videos, or partial license plate number.
Suffolk is one of six high-risk counties where the state has placed an emphasis on motorcycle awareness. In those counties, the five-year moving average of fatal and personal-injury crashes involving a motorcycle and another vehicle totaled 1,312 in 2021. State efforts include public education and enforcement measures that are designed to target motorcycle crashes in those counties.
New York mandates that a motorcycle has liability insurance on it whenever it is operated on a public street or highway. According to the New York Department of Financial Services, the minimum liability coverage for most vehicles covers $25,000 for injuries to a single person, $50,000 for injuries to multiple people, and $10,000 for property damage from one accident. Riders can also purchase additional coverage above the minimum.
Motorcycle accidents in Suffolk County can happen on major thoroughfares, local roads, intersections, and roads connecting the county’s numerous communities. Riders can travel on heavily traveled corridors such as the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and Montauk Highway, where they interact with vehicles traveling at different speeds and entering or exiting the roadway. The location of a crash may influence which law enforcement agency responds and where relevant evidence or records are maintained.
Brett Nomberg personally handles every single case from trial through appeals. Speak directly to your lawyer—even on weekends. No attorney fee unless we win.
When a motorcycle crash leaves you injured and with questions, sound legal advice can help you understand your options and protect your rights. The Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC, offers injured riders’ personal legal guidance from an attorney on your side. Schedule a consultation today to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer.
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